Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors Bureau

Organization Overview

Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors Bureau is located in Fort Dodge, IA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors Bureau employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Fort Dodge Convention & Visitors Bureau generated $210.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $240.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

MARKETING THE CITY OF FORT DODGE, IA TO ENCOURAGE VISITORS TO ENHNACE HOTEL/MOTEL, HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL BUSINESS, ATTRACT CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS, SPECIAL CONCERTS AND SPORTING EVENTS. ALL THE CVB'S INCOME COMES FROM A LOCAL HOTEL/MOTEL TAX WHEN WENT THROUGH A PUBLIC REFERNDUM. THE CIT OF FORT DODGE HOLDS THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUES UNTIL NEEDED BY THE FORT DODGE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WE INVESTED 92,411.87 IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS INCLUDING MARKETING, TRADE SHOW CAMPAIGNS, ADVERTISING, SPECIAL EVENTS, WEBSITE AND OTHER PROMOTIONS. IN RETURN, VISITORS TRAVELING TO FORT DODGE GENERATED 7,000,000 IN RETAIL, HOTEL/MOTEL, AND HOSPITALITY REVENUE, GENERATED STATE AND LOCAL TAX RECEIPTS, SUPPORTED WAGES/JOBS, AND IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS. ACTIVITIES OR ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED INCLUDED SHELLABRATION, SPORTS PARK RACEWAY, CENTRAL IOWA ENDURO RIDERS, INC, IOWA GIRLS ATHLETIC UNION, CITY OF FORT DODGE, CMA HEARTLAND CHALLENGE, TUFF -N- NUFF RODEO ASSOCIATION, ST. EDMOND BOOSTER, FD AMATEUR SPORTS, FORT DODGE GROWTH ALLIANCE, FD SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION, FORT DODGE FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION, IOWA DESTINATION MARKETING ALLIANCE, CENTRAL IOWA TOURISM REGION, WEBSTER COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS, RAGBRAI FORT DODGE, FRIENDS OF WEBSTER CO. CONSERVATION, IOWA GROUP TRAVEL ASSOCIATION, IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kerrie Kuiper
Director
$56,581
Heather Applegate
Member
$0
Renee Anderson
Member
$0
Bev Baedke
Member
$0
Matt Bemrich
Member
$0
Lori Branderhorst
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$210,178
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$210,178
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $210,178

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